ANNEXU.K.The structure to follow on the reporting

2. The investigation and its context U.K.

This part of the report shall give the objectives and the context of the investigation. It shall make reference to any factors such as delays that might have detrimental impact or otherwise influence the investigation or its conclusions.

1.The decision to establish an investigation:
2.The motivation to the decision to establish an investigation, e.g. by reference to Art. 20.1 (serious accident) or Art. 20 (2) a) – d):
3.The scope and limits of the investigation including a justification thereof, as well as an explanation of any delay that are considered a risk or other impact to the conduct of the investigation or its conclusions: Information on scope and limits may further be detailed under point 4.
4.An aggregated description of the technical capabilities and the functions in the team of investigators. This includes those belonging to other investigation bodies or external parties involved, as well as evidence for their independence from parties involved in the occurrence: If anonymity is granted to persons or entities please clarify.
5.A description of the communication and consultation process established with persons or entities involved in the occurrence during the investigation and in relation to the information provided: If anonymity is granted to persons or entities please clarify.
6.A description of the level of cooperation offered by the entities involved: If anonymity is granted to persons or entities please clarify.
7.

A description of the investigation methods and techniques as well as analysis methods applied to establish the facts and findings referred to in the report. The facts shall at least establish:

  • events and conditions that led to the occurrence;

  • any precursors that led to the above;

  • instructions, mandatory procedures, feedback mechanisms and/or control mechanisms that led to the occurrence or otherwise played a role regarding it.

e.g. interviews, access to documentation and recordings on the operating system,
8.A description of the difficulties and specific challenges encountered during the investigation.
9.Any interaction with the judicial authorities, where appropriate
10.Where appropriate, any other information relevant in the context of the investigation.